Stites Co. is a recognized leader in strategic real estate and project delivery, providing owner’s services across British Columbia since 2017. Our work includes projects across multiple sectors, including transportation, infrastructure, architecture, urban planning, and community development.
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Business Development Specialist to drive growth through high-quality proposals, client engagement, and opportunity development. This role bridges business development, marketing, and technical delivery teams, supporting pursuits across multiple business lines. The ideal candidate is both a strong writer and a proactive coordinator who can lead proposal development from opportunity identification through submission, while contributing to broader business development strategy. Although a full-time, Kamloops-based employee is preferred, part-time and remote work arrangements will be considered.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development & Strategy
- Identify and track new business opportunities across public and private sectors.
- Support market research, client targeting, and competitive analysis.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop pursuit strategies and win themes.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified opportunities.
Proposal Management
- Lead end-to-end proposal development, including RFQs, RFPs, EOIs, and unsolicited proposals.
- Develop proposal schedules, assign responsibilities, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Coordinate inputs from technical teams (project managers, architects, consultants).
- Ensure compliance with client requirements and submission guidelines.
Proposal Writing & Content Development
- Write, edit, and refine compelling proposal content, including executive summaries, methodologies, and team qualifications.
- Translate technical information into clear, persuasive narratives.
- Maintain and continuously improve proposal templates and content libraries.
- Tailor messaging to align with client needs, project goals, and evaluation criteria.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Act as the central point of contact for internal proposal teams.
- Liaise with subject matter experts to gather accurate and relevant information.
- Coordinate with marketing for branding, graphics, and presentation materials.
Process Improvement & Reporting
- Track proposal outcomes, win rates, and lessons learned.
- Recommend improvements to proposal processes, tools, and templates.
- Maintain organized records of submissions, credentials, and project data.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in business development, proposal management, or technical writing within consulting, architecture, engineering, or project management sectors.
- Proven experience managing complex proposals with multiple contributors.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with proposal tools or CRM systems is an asset.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Familiarity with public sector procurement processes (e.g., RFQ/RFP submissions in Canada).
- Understanding of architecture, engineering, or project management services.
- Experience with tools such as InDesign, SharePoint, or proposal automation platforms.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
- Attention to detail and quality control
- Clear and persuasive communication
- Collaboration and stakeholder management
- Time management and adaptability
RENUMERATION
Employer’s reasonable expectation of base pay for the job at the time of posting is $85,000 to $115,000 annually. This does not prevent the applicant from requesting a higher wage or salary than the amount advertised, nor does it prevent the employer from agreeing to pay an applicant a higher wage or salary than the amount advertised. In addition to base wage, Stites Co.’s compensation package includes a competitive extended healthcare benefits plan, investment in professional development and training, and opportunities for performance-based rewards. Interested applicants may send a resume to info@stitesco.ca.
